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85 Cards in this Set
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Sophisticated |
Complex, complicated, difficult |
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Tool |
Instrument, implement, device, means |
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Ancient |
Antique, old-fashioned,obsolete,prehistoric |
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Reply on |
Depend on, count on, trust, be sure of |
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Estimation |
Approximation, estimate, assessment, valuation |
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Inherit |
Receive, get, come into, accede to |
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Technique |
Method, way, means |
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Traditionally |
According to tradition |
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Sailor |
Thuỷ thu |
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Conquer |
Defeat, beat, overpower |
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Survive |
Live, endure, continue, last, stay alive |
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Document |
Text, file, paper, record |
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Description |
Account, report, explanation, portrayal |
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Representation |
Symbol, image, depiction, demontration |
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Rigging |
Ropes, chains, wires |
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Excavate |
Dig, mine, quarry, exhume |
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Vessel |
A ship or large boat |
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Clue |
Sign, hint, evidence |
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Outer |
Outside, exterior, outdoor, outward |
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Hull |
The main part of a ship that goes in the water |
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Proceed |
Continue, keep, go on |
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Frame |
Structure, framework, scaffold, support |
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Initially |
Firstly, at first, primarily |
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Sew |
Stitch, seam, baste, hem |
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Fix |
Repair, mend, correct |
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Mortise |
A hole cut in a piece of wood or stone so that the shaped end of another piece will fit there firmly |
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Tenon |
An end of a piece of wood |
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Era |
Age, epoch, eon, period |
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Shift |
Change, alter, transfer |
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Consist of sth |
Be made of, be made up of, contain, be composed of |
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Component |
Part, piece, element |
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Systematic |
Organized carefully and done throughly |
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Dramatically |
Radically, noticeably, severely, considerably, spectacularly, vividly |
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Construction |
Building, creation, erection |
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Merchant |
Seller, trader, tradesperson |
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Lightweight |
Trivial, insubstantial, inconsequential, unimportant |
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Speedy |
Quick, immediate, fast |
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Ballast |
Heavy material that is carried by a ship to make it more steady in the water |
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Excess |
Extra, spare, surplus |
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Load |
Weight, cargo, shipment, capacity |
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Narrow |
Thin, fine, slim, slender, slight |
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Sink |
Descend, drop, go under, go down, go under the surface |
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Cripple |
To damage sth badly so that it no longer works or is no longer effective |
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Naval |
Marine, nautical, maritime, seafaring |
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Battle |
Fight, clash, combat, encouter |
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Pierce |
Stab, impale, cut, slice |
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Enermy |
Opponent, adversary, foe, rival |
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Powerful |
Influential, controlling, dominant, great |
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Dominant |
More powerful, important, or noticeable than other ppl or things |
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Rower |
Oarsperson, sculler,cockswain |
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Approximately |
About, around, roughly, almost |
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Expose |
Subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger |
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Expose |
Subject, endanger, imperil, put in danger |
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Contrary |
Conflicting, opposing, different, disagreeing |
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Perception |
View, opinion |
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Supersede |
Succeed, supplant, replace, surpass |
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Enroll |
Register, join, sign up |
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Transport |
Convey, move, bring, carry, ship |
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Cargor |
Load, freight, consignment, shipment |
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Reasonable |
Inexpensive, affordable, cheap , moderate, economical |
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Stability |
Constancy, steadiness, firmness, solidity |
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Rudder |
A flat part at the back of a ship |
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Stern |
Back of a ship |
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Tiller |
Wheel, rudder , controls |
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Mast |
A tall pole |
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Standard |
Norm, average, benchmark |
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Inhabitant |
Occupant, resident, citizen |
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Gigantic |
Huge, enormous, vast |
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Approach |
Come near, move toward |
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Intercept |
Interrupt, stop, seize, capture |
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Drag |
Pull, haul, draw, heave |
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Quay |
Dock, dockside, wharf, pier, harbor |
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Navigation |
Steering, direction finding, routing |
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Observation |
Watching, scrutiny, inspection |
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Phenomenon |
Occurrence, fact, experience, happening |
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Visibility |
Distance, range, horizon |
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Facilitate |
Help, aid, assist, make easy |
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Position |
Location, place, site, port |
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Succession |
Series, sequence, chain, run |
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Recognizable |
Farmiliar, identifiable? Detectible, noticeable |
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Mariner |
A sailor |
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Accuracy |
Correctness, accurateness, exactness, precision |
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Resemble |
Look like, bear a resemblance to |
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Regularly |
Frequently, often,repeatedly |
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Supply |
Source, stock, amount, quantity, resource |